We can all agree that one bright spot in an otherwise, um, challenging year was the engagement of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. When, after many months of speculation, news of their impending wedding broke in late November, a wave of people took to Twitter to send the lovebirds their happiest well-wishes. A second wave…
Read moreFor a lot of women—particularly those of child-bearing age—one of the best parts of former President Barack Obama‘s Affordable Care Act is the fact that employers are required to offer free birth control to employees through their health insurance policies. Keeping in mind the high cost of the Pill, IUDs, and other forms of contraception,…
Read moreIt was roughly six weeks ago that the White House dismissed the numerous women who have accused President Donald Trump of sexual harassment and assault as “fake news” and stated plainly that they were not to be believed. For the many women who’ve found a voice with the #MeToo movement, this was incredibly frustrating to…
Read moreAs the third and latest iteration of President Donald Trump’s travel ban remains tied up in lower courts, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday that the order can go into effect even amid the continuing legal battles. Trump issued this most recent order in September, barring certain travelers from Iran, North Korea, Libya, Syria, Venezuela,…
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Donald Trump declared a public health emergency last week over the nation’s overdose crisis. And just yesterday, the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis, led by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, released its recommendations to address America’s growing problem. “Mr. President, the reason behind the urgent recommendations presented to you today…
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In the midst of President Donald Trump‘s former campaign manager Paul Manafort turning himself in and former adviser George Papadopolous pleading guilty to lying to the FBI, Trump … went out to play some golf. Naturally, the president went to the Trump National Golf Club just outside of DC to play a few rounds, and…
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